Christmas is about spending time with your loved ones, but sometimes they can’t be with us during the festive season. Whether you have lost a loved one and you want to continue to keep their memory alive or it is your first Christmas celebrating without an important person in your life, we’ve come up with some suggestions for honouring your loved one this Christmas season.
Just because they aren’t around doesn’t mean our absent loved ones aren’t in our hearts. Lighting a candle is a simple and beautiful way to remember loved ones at Christmas. Purchase a special candle and light it to signify your loved ones presence in your heart at this special time of the year.
One of the simplest ways to commemorate a lost loved one is by dedicating a special ornament to them. A beautiful, personalised glass heart can help to honour the passing of a loved one and keep them forever in your heart at Christmas and any time of the year. What better way to honour someone who has passed with a frosted heart ornament you can cherish in their memory for years to come.
You may want to personalise the special ornament with a heartfelt message such as:
- In Loving Memory
- Forever in our Hearts
- Gone but never forgotten
- In memory of
- Remembering with Love
Hang a personalised ornament dedicated to your loved one on your Christmas tree with a name, date or custom message, or a photo ornament with your favourite image of them. This will help you truly remember that special person in a meaningful way at Christmas and as a keepsake for all year round.
Did your loved one have a favourite Christmas movie? You can gather together and watch it each year, while eating their favourite festive food. The same can be done with their favourite Christmas carols, or a game they loved to play. This is also a great way to connect with loved ones who live far away.
Losing a loved one is never easy. Share your memories of your loved ones with the family and friends who are close to you. Get everyone to tell their favourite story about your loved one – it’s a great way to bring everyone together and ensure the memory of your loved one is front and centre during the Christmas period.